Leading the West Saxon forces was King Æthelred, and his younger brother, the future Alfred the Great. That year, the Danes ...

An inscribed tablet is set above the East-facing door together with a stone statue of King Arthur within a recessed Gothic ...

Alfred was born at Wantage in Oxfordshire in 849, fourth or fifth son of Aethelwulf, king of the West Saxons. Following the wishes of their father, the sons succeeded to the kingship in turn.

Built to Honor King Alfred – King Alfred's Tower was built in the 18th century to celebrate King Alfred the Great’s victory against the Vikings in 878 AD. Symbol of Patriotism – It was meant to remind ...

One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon kings was Alfred, one of the only kings in British history to be called 'Great'. His father was king of Wessex, but by the end of Alfred's reign his coins ...

And dogs. A statue of King Alfred stands in the center of campus. Students often dress him up to mark special occasions. You may see him sporting a purple shirt for orientation or a pumpkin for ...

Netflix is preparing to close the book on Heron's story with Season 3 of Blood of Zeus this spring. However, there are still ...

Jonathan Allen Scholarship Named for the second president of Alfred University, this award is given to recognize leadership and a strong academic potential. King Alfred Scholarship In honor of Alfred, ...

Burnham and Highbridge pupils at King Alfred School are holding a fundraising coffee morning today (Saturday March 22nd) open ...

Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Alliance Leisure to oversee the design and construction of a new £48m sports and ...